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Warehouse Operative Chilled Willenhall Head Office Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

Job in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listing for: A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-08
Job specializations:
  • Warehouse
    Distribution/ General Warehouse, Warehouse Associate, Material Handler, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Warehouse experience- loading and picking.

£13.57 per standard hour.

Job purpose

As a Warehouse Operative
, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and efficient replenishment, ferrying and bulk storage control within the Willenhall depot. You will undertake normal Warehouse Operative activities such as the assembly and/or loading of customers' orders. We are seeking motivated, friendly, hard-working individuals who thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Key Accountabilities
  • Accurate assembly of customer orders
  • Loading goods on to cages and/or packing goods into crates in a safe, stable and manageable manner
  • Accurate marking and storage of assembled orders awaiting dispatch
  • Driving of machinery in a warehouse controlled environment
Generic Responsibilities
  • Behave within the principles of the company’s values at all times
  • Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act
  • Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
  • Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities in line with the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy
  • Comply with all other policy and legal requirements in relation to the role
Key knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required
  • Numerate and literate
  • Reach/counterbalance FLT licence
  • Warehousing and distribution experience
  • NVQ2 Storage and Warehousing  but not essential as training is provided
What's in it for you?

Excellent benefits package including:

  • £13.57 Per Standard Hour (performance related)
  • Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
  • Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
  • Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced Environment
  • Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
  • Proactive promotion of internal candidates
  • Early access to your pay through ‘Early Pay’
  • 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
  • Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
  • Long Service Awards
  • Free On-Site Parking
About us:

At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 5,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business.

We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.

Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with 243 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.

SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group. Being a ‘symbol’ group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.

Inclusive

environment:

as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candid ates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Department

Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

/ (Alternating Shifts)

Hourly rate £13.57 per standard hour plus £0.63 FLT allowance

Company Pension Scheme, Life Cover, Staff Discount, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Volunteering Opportunities, Savings Scheme

Closing date for applications

18th September, 2026

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